The Main & Other Quebec Curios
Exploring the history of a Montreal landmark, Saint Lawrence Boulevard (“The Main”).
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The Quebec Easter Rising & Other Quebec curios
Exploring the Conscription Crisis and its aftermath on French Canada.
Benedict Arnold Tried to Take Over Quebec City & Other Quebec Curios
On the tails of the (not so) little history of Quebec law comes a strange anecdote about those Americans. The Americans, revolutionary in more than a few ways, were griping [read on]
Quebec’s Not-So-Little Red Book & Other Quebec Curios
The final chapter in Quebec’s legal history: the revision and implementation of the Civil Code of Quebec.
Film Review of Sex (ed): Let’s Talk About Sex
Fascinating documentary looks at how sex ed reflects the often moralistic and rigid values of American society.
We Have Never Used the Napoleonic Code & Other Quebec Curios
Exploring the history of Quebec law, part two: the British contribution.
Film Review: Through A Lens Darkly Imagines Authentic History
This powerful documentary looks at historic and contemporary images of African Americans.
My Montreal Bucketlist: Visiting McGill’s Redpath Museum
Now that winter is fast approaching and we are wanting to venture outside less and less, it’s the perfect time for exploring some of Montreal’s museums! And I cant think [read on]
Art and Politics Collide in Controversial Documentary Wagner’s Jews
Film explores the complex relationship between Wagner, anti-Semitism, and art.
My Montreal Bucket List: Visiting Notre Dame Basilica
Visiting the Notre Dame Basilica in the Old Port is a must do here in Montreal. This beautiful, rich and historic building is filled with so many stories!
DVD Review: The Seige of Leningrad and The Horrors of War
DVD part of series looking at WWII and its effects on various cities. This one focuses on Leningrad during its horrific siege
My Montreal Bucket List: Museum of Fine Arts
Montreal’s Museum of Fine Art is a top attraction in the city with a huge array of historical and modern art. A must visit attraction!
The Unknown Known Review: Portrait of a Politician
Errol Morris gives a glimpse into the mind of one of the most important statesmen of our time: Donald Rumsfeld. Be afraid. Be very afraid.